Category Archives: Local News
Extreme Weather Hits U.S. Early in 2026 with Drought, Flooding, and Tornado Surge
(Washington, D.C.) In the first quarter of 2026, there have already been several significant U.S. weather disasters, including the late January snow and ice storm in the Southeast. USDA Meteorologist ...
Apr 30, 2026
State News: Low Drug Abuse Rates, Aldi's Healthier Choices, and the Closure of Summerset Winery
Nebraska And Iowa Among States With Smallest Drug Problem (Undated) -- A new study finds that Iowa is among the states with the smallest drug problem. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District...
Apr 30, 2026
Benavidez discusses Row Crop Outlook
(Washington, D.C) Justin Benavidez, USDA Chief Economist, appearing on Farm Broadcasters' Washington Watch on Tuesday, says over the past 15 years, people have talked about a cycle of profitability an...
Apr 30, 2026
Cattle Cycle Signals Possible Herd Rebuild, USDA Economist Says
(Washington, D.C.) USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez discussed the potential for cattle herd expansion during a meeting with farm broadcasters at Washington Watch this week, noting that profitabil...
Apr 30, 2026
USDA Meteorologist Releasing Short Term and Long-Term Weather Forecast
(Washington, D.C.) USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey told farm broadcast reporters in Washington, D.C., that warming ocean waters signal an emerging El Nio, expected to take shape by late spring or early...
Apr 30, 2026
DCI Investigates Homicide in Carter Lake
(Carter Lake) Authorities in Nebraska and Iowa link an Assault Investigation in Lincoln to a Carter Lake Homicide. At approximately 9:47 PM on April 28, 2026, police officers in Lincoln, Nebraska resp...
Apr 29, 2026
Free Mental Health Awareness Event in Atlantic May 13th
(Atlantic) An event aimed at promoting mental wellness and connecting residents with local resources is planned in Atlantic as part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The 2026 Mental Health Awar...
Apr 29, 2026
Iowa Gas Prices Jump as Crude Oil Surges
(Des Moines) Iowa drivers are seeing a sharp increase at the pump this week as fuel prices climb alongside a significant rise in global crude oil markets. According to AAA, the average price for regul...
Apr 29, 2026
Adair County Officials Discuss Future of Public Health Under State's Shared Responsibility Model
(Adair Co.) Catherine Hillestad, CEO of Adair County Health System and Public Health Director Stephanie Claussen spoke with the Adair County Board of Supervisors this (Wednesday) morning about their c...
Apr 29, 2026
Atlantic High School Leadership Class Promotes Positivity Through Video
(Atlantic) The Atlantic High School leadership class made a video about positivity and good things happening in their lives. You can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOguwp0q-v0
Apr 29, 2026
